What are the schools like in Tilden, IL?

School district data for Tilden is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Tilden?

The median household income in Tilden, IL is $42,411 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.2%.

What is the weather like in Tilden, IL?

Tilden has an average high temperature of 40.1°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.6 inches.

Tilden, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Tilden, IL affordable or expensive?

Tilden's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tilden is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $65,800 and the median rent is $806 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tilden, IL?

Tilden has a violent crime rate of 34.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 308.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tilden, IL a Good Place to Live?

Tilden is a small town of 824 in Illinois, with a median household income of $42,411 and a 10.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Tilden stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Tilden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tilden city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.4

Tilden's overall cost of living index is 89.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tilden costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tilden, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$65,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$806	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,411	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tilden's violent crime rate is 34.6 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

34.6 /100k

Property Crime

308.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Tilden, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tilden sees average highs of 40.1°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 44.6 inches of annual precipitation and 10.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tilden, IL
Average High — January	40.1°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	44.6"
Annual Snowfall	10.6"

Demographics

Metric	Tilden, IL	National Avg
Population	824	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Coulterville, IL 5 mi Marissa, IL 5 mi Sparta, IL 6 mi Darmstadt, IL 8 mi Lenzburg, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Tilden

Tilden, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62292

Tilden vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tilden, IL affordable or expensive?

Tilden's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tilden roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $65,800 and median rent is $806/month.

What is the crime rate in Tilden, IL?

Tilden's violent crime rate is 34.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 308.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tilden?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Tilden, IL a good place to live?

Tilden, IL has a population of 824, a median household income of $42,411, and an unemployment rate of 10.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Tilden?

Tilden averages 40.1°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.6 inches with about 10.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tilden?

Tilden, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62292.

What is the population of Tilden?

The population of Tilden, Illinois is 824 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tilden?

Key numbers for living in Tilden: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $65,800, median household income $42,411, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tilden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.